Automotive Ergonomics & Packaging Engineer

About this position

Company Description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Position

To strengthen our engineering activities, we are looking for an Automotive Ergonomics & Packaging Engineer to support the development of vehicle concepts and layouts.

The role focuses on ensuring that vehicle architectures are consistent with human factors, usability, and technical constraints, contributing to the definition of interior layouts and occupant-related aspects in early design phases.

Main Activities

• Contribute to the definition of vehicle layouts and occupant packaging, ensuring usability and ergonomics.
• Support the development of 2D/3D models related to interior layout and human positioning.
• Analyze aspects such as visibility, accessibility, and user interaction within the vehicle.
• Collaborate with design teams to balance styling intentions with ergonomic and technical feasibility.
• Contribute to the verification of design solutions against regulatory and safety constraints.
• Support benchmarking activities and the preparation of technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in project reviews and cross-functional alignment activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design (technical), or related fields.
• Experience or strong interest in vehicle packaging, ergonomics, or human factors.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g. CATIA V5 or similar).
• Understanding of human factors principles and user-centered design in automotive contexts.
• Ability to work on geometrical and spatial aspects of product development.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including design and engineering.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ergonomic simulation tools (e.g. RAMSIS, CAVA).
• Knowledge of automotive regulations and safety requirements.
• Experience in automotive OEMs, design studios, or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with occupant packaging and anthropometric models.
• Sensitivity to the balance between design intent and technical feasibility.

Other information

Schedule: Full- time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Torino, on site.

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.